Commercial Construction Assistant Project Manager

An Assistant Project Manager (APM) obtains, evaluates, coordinates and distributes the information and authorizations necessary to construct projects on time, within budget and to the quality specified.

The APM is responsible to protect and promote the interest of both the business and client in all matters as well as demonstrate the personal characteristics of a beginner-level leader.

While learning paths, growth and promotional opportunity vary, most team members are APMs for two to six years.

Responsibilities

Maintain adherence to HITT's standards of safety

Ensure that required documentation is filed

Assist in creating and managing project budget for all assigned projects

Develop pre-construction RFP package

Assist in conducting project meetings, setting milestones and formulating monthly owner report

Establish job processes (RFIs, submittals, and pay applications) including approving pay applications and negotiating subcontract change orders

Update project schedule; ensure project quality control and establish overall project logistics

Assist in managing the closeout process

Collaborate with the project superintendent and site operations team throughout the life of the project

Qualifications

High school diploma required, four-year degree from an accredited university with a concentration in construction, engineering, or business is strongly preferred

In lieu of a degree, additional work experience is acceptable

2-5 years' experience in commercial construction, including experience with a commercial general contractor

Previous experience on commercial job sites strongly preferred

Passion for construction and our industry; ability to recognize and seek quality

Ability to master sector / project-specific software systems including but not limited to : Microsoft Office suite (ex. Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.

ProCore, Adobe, BlueBeam, JD Edwards

Must demonstrate a strong ability to :

Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, with a strong focus on audience appropriate business writing and verbal skills

Demonstrate a positive attitude and passion for construction and our industry

Gather data, interpret it into meaningful information, and relay that information through clear, concise communication strategies;

ability to see how pieces and processes fit into and affect the bigger picture / business model

Organize and manage tasks and priorities

Demonstrate integrity consistently with The HITT Way and HITT's core values

Seek continuous improvement of knowledge and abilities, internal focus on self-improvement

Adapt and exercise flexibility with the ever-changing world of technology, design, means and methods

Collaborate with people of various backgrounds and styles

Create and maintain relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and vendors

Exhibit respectfulness by being punctual, engaged / focused, and respectful of others